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Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What HC65 V2 SST-40-W does better (1) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W
Nitecore · 2023HC65 V2 SST-40-W
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.6Score
0 advantages≈ $100
8.8Build & durability5.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC65 V2 SST-40-W better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than HC65 V2 SST-40-W?

HC65M V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output—1,750 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlack—
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